On April 14, 2018, the Tsar of the Great Lawl Reich abdicates the Francian throne, and resigns as Governor of the Oblea Province. The new Kaiser of Francia is the Kaiser that preceded the Tsar of the Great Lawl Reich, Kaiser Francis V.
Preceding the abdication, negotiations were held between Francia and Senland to form a union between the two micronations. The Republic of Bolson declared war again on Francia and Senland late March. The war ended on April 2. The Reich Protectorate being returned to the Great Lawl Reich. A few days later, Senland backed out of the agreement of forming a union.
On April 13, ex-Kaiser Francis V, whom was the Chancellor of Francia at the time, announced that he was reclaiming the throne. Tsar Stefan decided to abdicate on April 14, since he did not want to reign any longer. He also resigned as Governor of the Oblea Province.
